That single day sent ripples across the entire continent, the day the deal was sealed and idiotic stubbornness and belief in companionship overcame what was known as formalities, academy dignity, and the ego of those who could decide fate for others.
Some ripples were rather insignificant, though for others it might have turned into storms.
Far away from Blue Leaf Academy and its blooming youthful dreams, kings, generals, merchants, and spies found themselves discussing one name.
Thane Ironforge.
Though the Count who made the scene received no less attention than him. The father and son were hot topics.
Yet what made Thane stand out most was how things came to be... He joined the selection without a family name, without any privileges.
He could have received them, yet he paved his path on his own. He defeated privileged nobles from faraway lands on the continent.
